Good news for hurried travellers – time is no barrier to experiencing Vietnam! This fast-paced trip includes two internal flights to help cover the ground, offering an exciting snapshot of north and south Vietnam in just eight days.
This small-group holiday kicks off in bustling Ho Chi Minh City, where the history of the Vietnam war is detailed in museums and the claustrophobic Cu Chi Tunnels, a former Viet Cong stronghold. Fly up to Danang and head to My Khe beach, a beautiful spot which lies against a backdrop of the Marble Mountains, before continuing to Hoi An to explore this old-world trading port. From here, fly to the capital Hanoi. A half-day walking tour will help you get your bearings and learn your history, then you’re free to explore the parks, lakes and lanes of this surprisingly quiet city by bike or on foot. Halong Bay is another highlight. You’ll take an overnight cruise through this otherworldly landscape of green waters and rocky islands, feasting on the bay’s fresh seafood.
The itinerary may be fast-paced, but there is time within it for you to explore independently, wandering markets, nibbling street food and popping into museums. Or just grab a beer, sit back and enjoy watching the traffic in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, as mopeds piled high with people and goods zip past. There’s no best time of year to visit, but be aware that temperatures vary greatly between north and south and pack for all extremes.
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£990£864To£1200excluding flights
Single supplement £175.
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Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) holiday so that you can travel knowing it will help support the places and people that you visit, and the planet. Read how below.
Planet
As a global tour operator, we are committed to travelling responsibly and enthusiastically encourage all of our travellers to adopt our ethos. We believe that it is the responsibility of every traveller and every organisation to ensure that the area being visited benefits fully from our tourism and we work hard to ensure that all our itineraries are designed to respect the cultures, economy and the environment of the regions through which we travel. We are committed to operating in a responsible manner, incorporating the principles of sustainable development in the way we provide our travellers with real life experiences. These values are more than just words on a page; they are ingrained in our culture and the daily operations of every office and every trip.
As a company, our dedication to sustainable tourism doesn’t stop when our tours do. We have four projects in Vietnam dedicated to helping vulnerable children and families in providing educational services and training to help people out of poverty. We also support the Turtle Conservation Centre that has specialised breeding and holding facilities for over 600 turtles, representing 15 of Vietnam’s 23 native species.
We support the non-profit Nguyen Nga Centre that offers education, training and work placement assistance for disadvantaged people and people with disabilities. We purchase embroidered ‘say no to plastic’ cloth shopping bags for our travellers and the income goes to the centre to help pay their rent.
When we visit the World Heritage listed site of Hoi An, we encourage travellers to buy local souvenirs, often hand made by local villagers, to support the small businesses. We feel it’s imperative to financially support local businesses because it not only gives keeps locals at home rather than seeking out work in bigger cities, but it also enables us to visit these destinations over and over again. In Hoi An, we head off into the rural countryside on bicycles to explore local life.
People
We are committed to operating in a responsible manner, incorporating the principles of sustainable development in the way we provide our travellers with real life experiences. These values are more than just words on a page; they are ingrained in our culture and the daily operations of every office and every trip.
When travelling through Asia, we always encourage our travellers to dress conservatively and respect the culture, particularly outside the major cities. We provide travellers with advice on appropriate dress and behaviour before the trip departs.
As well as being aware of cultural sensitivities, we endeavour to leave as little impact on a destination and environment as possible. We do this by travelling in small groups, on average about ten passengers with the maximum group size as 16. Travelling in small groups enables us to integrate into the local culture and experience snapshots of local life.
Big parts of Vietnamese history are the Cu Chi Tunnels, located just outside of Ho Chi Minh City. We feel it’s important to take travellers there to give them a real insight and appreciation into a country’s history. The visit is particularly moving and tells travellers part of the backstory of Vietnam. We employ all local tour leaders which provide secure and promising jobs for local people and gives us a true representation of a destination, adding to the experience for both traveller and local.
